Okay, so yesterday, I was trying to figure out how to get a hold in MLB The Show, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey. I started off all confident, thinking I had it all figured out. I jumped straight into a game, played through the first few innings, and got my team a nice little lead.
By the 6th inning, I was feeling good. This is where I thought I would bring in my relief pitcher and secure that hold. So, I made the substitution, brought in my best reliever, and he started warming up. The first batter came up, and I thought, “Piece of cake.” I threw a couple of fastballs, trying to locate them just right, and managed to get an out. Alright, one out down, feeling pretty good about it.
Then, I brought in another relief pitcher to finish the inning and continue the game, hoping to see that hold stat pop up after the game. I played through the rest of the game, switching out pitchers and making sure we maintained the lead. We won the game, but when I checked the stats, there was no hold! I was so confused. What did I do wrong? I went back and read through some guides, and that’s when I realized there are specific conditions for a hold to count.
Turns out, it’s not just about bringing in a reliever when you’re ahead. There are some rules, man. Here’s what I learned from my little experiment:
- Condition One: You gotta bring in your relief pitcher when you have a lead of three runs or less, and he needs to maintain that lead while getting at least one out. I did have a lead, but maybe it was more than three runs at some point.
- Condition Two: Your reliever can also get a hold if he comes into the game with the tying run either on-deck, at the plate, or already on base, and he manages to record an out. This one’s a bit trickier to control, but it makes sense.
So, after realizing my mistakes, I decided to try a different strategy. I started a new game in conquest mode, which was a tip I picked up. This time, I focused on getting a small lead and made sure my starter pitched at least one-third of an inning. Then, I subbed in my relief pitcher, and bam, he got an out. Right after that, I brought in another reliever.
I played like this for a few games, and guess what? It worked! I finally started seeing those holds getting recorded. It felt good to finally crack the code. And let me say, changing the difficulty and sliders can really make a difference, especially when you’re just trying to get the hang of things. It’s all about practice and figuring out what works for you.
So yeah, that’s my story of how I finally figured out how to get a hold in MLB The Show. It was a bit of trial and error, but hey, that’s how you learn, right? If any of you are struggling with this, just remember those conditions and maybe try out the conquest mode. It’s a grind, but it’s worth it when you see those holds adding up!
